Today’s Word of the Day is Peculiar. In this lesson, you’ll learn its pronunciation, meaning, and how to use it in daily conversations.
Meaning of Peculiar
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Peculiar means strange, unusual, or different from what is normal. It can also describe something that belongs especially to a particular person, place, or situation.
Pronunciation of Peculiar
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British English (UK):
- IPA: /pɪˈkjuː.li.ə/
- Phonetic: pi-KYOO-lee-uh
American English (US):
- IPA: /pɪˈkjuːl.jɚ/
- Phonetic: pi-KYOO-lyer
Example Sentences with Peculiar
Here are some example sentences with peculiar used in everyday English. Listen and repeat the sentences to improve your pronunciation.
That is a peculiar choice for a wedding song.
The medicine left a peculiar taste in my mouth.
There was something peculiar about his behaviour.
The old man had a peculiar habit of talking to birds.
Kangaroos are peculiar to the Australian continent.
